Content to do with pregnancy and childbirth
It might seem like a lot to process, but the long and short of it is, as a pregnant woman in China, you are well protected under the law. And with all the uncertainty in the world at the moment, that is one surety worth its weight in gold.
Now I don’t know where the tradition of giving a ‘push present’ came from, or who came up with the cute name, but it’s a custom that needs to catch on here, so ladies, spread the word.
In this time unique period that we hope will come to an end soon, support local family-owned businesses as much as possible.
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Sorry, but I really don’t need pregnancy mansplained to me. It’s time to give the guys a taste of what labor feels like.
You’re getting rounder by the day as you near your due date and your mind has naturally started to turn to the practicalities of the delivery itself, including what you bring to the hospital.
Before you think it’s totally impossible, you should know that just because disclosing the sex of a baby is not allowed, it doesn’t mean curious parents haven’t been finding ways around it.
We sat down with Dr. Vanessa Rosado, an Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Oasis International Hospital, to get the 411 on how she prepares her new mommy patients for the next step in their baby’s health journey.
For those of us who are a bit curvier all around, summer is a time for outdoor brunches, dresses, shorts, and oh yeah, chub rub!
Among my network, the term 坐月子 zuo yue zi is more likely to make a woman cringe rather than be filled with the warm fuzzy feeling of having just delivered a bundle of joy.